(AMERICAN JUDAICA).
AUCTION 15 |
Tuesday, March 12th,
2002 at 1:00
Fine Hebrew Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners
Lot 49
(AMERICAN JUDAICA).
Philadelphia: v.d.
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
PRICE REALIZED $2,500
The first collection of Jewish sermons to be published in America.
The appearance of the first two volumes of the Discourses, marked a turning point in Leeser’s career. The 500 copies printed were quickly disseminated throughout the Continental United States and the Caribbean. These sermons established Leeser’s renown as a most facile Preacher